Add 5/21 and 4/60
5/21 + 4/60 is 32/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
5/21 = 5 × 20/21 × 20 = 100/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420 - Add the two like fractions:
100/420 + 28/420 = 100 + 28/420 = 128/420 - 128/420 simplified gives 32/105
- So, 5/21 + 4/60 = 32/105
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